TB Agenda September 13, 2023

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September 13, 2023

TOWN BOARD AGENDA

MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HARRISON

TO BE HELD AT THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING

1 HEINEMAN PLACE, HARRISON, NY IN WESTCHESTER COUNTY

ON WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 AT 7:00 PM

A. REPORT FROM SUPERVISOR DIONISIO ON DECISIONS MADE FOLLOWING TOWN BOARD MEETING HELD ON AUGUST 10, 2023

1. Authorization to hire Steven Iarocci, as an Auto Mechanic, in the Department of Public Works, effective August 28, 2023 at an annual salary of $76,820.00.

2. Authorization to hire Anthony Bellavita, as an Auto Mechanic, in the Department of Public Works, effective August 28, 2023 at an annual salary of $76,820.00.

3. Authorization to hire two (2) Part-Time Chauffers, Christopher Pinto and Kristopher Schuck, in the Community Service Department, effective August 15, 2023 at an hourly rate of pay of $15.00.

4. Authorization to approve 207a DBL Application for Disability Benefits for Harrison Fire Fighter, Frank Tesoro.

5. Authorization to accept the retirement of Police Officer, Jake Petrucci effective July 24, 2023.

6. Authorization to hire Maggie Collier as a Part-Time Intermediate Clerk, effective July 17, 2023 with the hourly rate of $13.00.

7. Authorization to appoint Gianna Salvo to a Seasonal, Part-Time Recreation Attendant, effective July 31, 2023 with the rate of pay to be $11.50 hourly.

8. Authorization to raise cap on legal fees on the Smithline Easement Condemnation to $20,000.00.

9. Authorization to settle the Tax Certiorari in the matter of JK 1717 Properties LLC, 1717 Purchase Street, Block 611, Lot 8.

10. Authorization to approve the appointment of Jerome Anthony Valenti to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a five (5) year term.

11. Authorization to approve the appointment of Ryan McAuliffe to the Planning Board to a seven (7) year term.

B. CORRESPONDENCE AND REPORTS

1. Monthly report by the Department of Public Works for the month of August, 2023.

2. Monthly report by the Receivers of Taxes for the month of August, 2023.

3. Monthly report by the Bureau of Fire Prevention for the month of August, 2023.

4. Monthly report by the Building Department for the month of August, 2023.

5. Monthly report by the Harrison Police Department for the month of August, 2023.

6. Monthly report by the Town Clerks Office for the month of August, 2023.

C. PUBLIC HEARING

None

D. PERSONNEL

None

E. ACTIONS AND RESOLUTION

1. Request by, Superintendent of Recreation, Gerry Salvo, to accept the donations for the Harrison Youth Football Fund. Monies will be deposited in account #092-0000-015-2006.

2. Request by, Director of Community Services, Catherine Tammaro, to accept the donations for the Harrison Food Pantry:

3. Request by, Harrison Resident, Sarah Nardis, to hold a Block Party for the children and families of the neighborhood of surrounding Glen Park Road on October 7, 2023 with a rain date for October 8, 2023 from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Further request to close off part of Glen Park Road between Scott Lane and Scott Circle. Insurance must be submitted.

4. Request by, The Harrison Elementary Enrichment Committee (EEC), for the closure of Nelson Avenue between Mathews Street and Union Avenue for annual Carnival to accommodate food truck vendors as well as increase safe pedestrian crossing. This event will be held at Feeley Field on September 29, 2023 through October 1, 2023.

5. Request by, Superintendent of Recreation, Gerry Salvo, to accept the donation in memory of James Casale. Monies will be deposited in account 093-0000-015-2001:

6. Notification by, the Superintendent of Recreation, Gerry Salvo, of the It’s Great to Live in Harrison Columbus Day Observation weekend festivities:

7. Request by, The West Harrison Italian Heritage Committee, for permission to hold a fireworks display at the Festival on October 22, 2023 at approximately at 7:30 PM with a rain date of October 29, 2023. The company is SPECIAL FX WIZARD, INC., all permits and insurance will be submitted.

A) Request by, Library Director, Galina Chernykh, for Giovanna Iannace, Claudia Pastore, and Galina Chernykh, to attend a conference from November 1st to November 4, 2023 in Saratoga Springs, NY. The total expenses for registration, travel, and lodging will not exceed $3,500 and the required funds are available within the Library’s operating budget.

B) Request by, Library Director, Galina Chernykh, for Jovy O’Grady to attend Library Marketing Conference from November 6th to November 8, 2023 in Indianapolis, IN. The total expenses for registration, travel, and lodging will not exceed $1,500 and the required funds are available within the Library’s operating budget.

9. Request by, Comptroller, Maureen MacKenzie, to appropriate Town Fund Balance, from 001-0000-899, reserve for Police Department (Equitable Sharing Funds) and move to the Police Department K-9 Services budget line. These funds will be used towards the purchase of a new Canine and training for the Canine and handler. Funds in the amount of $7,000 will be transferred into the K-9 Services budget line from the Trust and Agency Fund, budget line 009-0000-786, Donations to the Police Department.

10. Request by, Chief of Police, John T. Vasta, for the authorization to purchase one Police Canine. The purchase is for a dog between the ages of one and two years old which will be trained as a Police Service/Narcotic Detector Dog. This cost includes a 6-week training program for the dog and Police Canine handler, which will be conducted by Gold Shield Canine Training LTD located in Blacklick, Ohio. The cost of the Police Service Dog and the Handler Training is $21,000.00 and the total cost including travel expenses should not exceed $30,239.00. Funds are available in the Police K-9 Service Budget Line #001-3120-100.04-71. The funding for the police dog itself is being paid with Federal Seized Asset Funds and the travel and expenses being paid by the Chief’s Discretionary Donations Monies.

11. Request by, Village Attorney, Jonathan D. Kraut, for approval of a Proposed Easement Agreement between St. Joseph’s Hospital , the Town/Village of Harrison and the Westchester Joint Water Works. The Law Department has reviewed the agreement and deems it to be in order and for the Supervisor to execute the agreement.

12. Request by, Comptroller, Maureen MacKenzie, to accept the budget transfer from Central Data Processing Salary budget line to cover the consulting services of William K. Houghton.

13. Request by, Comptroller, Maureen MacKenzie, to Appropriate Town Fund Balance, from 001-0000-878.01, Capital Reserve for Recreation Center and move to budget line 001-9501-100-0906 Town Transfer Out to Capital Fund. The funds will be placed in Capital Account 17RE15 New Recreation Center. The funds will be used towards the costs associated with Phase One of the New Recreation Center and other estimated near future costs for the New Recreation Center. All expenses and contracts associated with the New Rec Center will still come before the board for approval as required. This transfer of monies over the amount to fund the contract for Phase One is being done for ease of near future funding. The amount remaining within the Capital Reserve for Recreation Center after this appropriation of funds will be $6,763,091.99.

14. Request by, Town Engineer, Michael Amodeo, to award Laura Li Industries the Harrison Recreation & Community Center Project Phase 1 which includes construction of the new building’s foundation and site work, based on their bid of $3,333,333.00. Seven bids were received for the project, ranging over $2 million in price, from $3,333,333.00 to $5,363,587.67. Funding for this contract is available in Capital Account #17RE15. Further request for contingency funding in the amount of 20% of the bid value is also requested to be made available. This would allow for the project to maintain progress through potential additional work if unforeseen circumstances arise. Further request for the Purchasing Department to issue a Purchase Order payable to Laura Li Industries at an amount not to exceed $3,333,333.00; with the ability to increase up to $4,000,000.00 as needed; and for the Law Department to review and finalize the contract.